Justice Delayed
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Why journalist Siddique Kappan and his co-accused are languishing in jail – despite getting bail
The bail conditions require the furnishing of sureties, which in turn need to be verified by local authorities.
Zafar Aafaq
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Has Supreme Court censured Modi government by reopening the 1984 Sikh massacre cases its SIT closed?
It has, says the senior lawyer HS Phoolka, who has fought for justice on behalf of many victims of the anti-Sikh pogrom.
Shoaib Daniyal
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These women in Rajasthan survived sterilisation surgeries but still became pregnant
After their surgeries failed, some women went on to have their fourth or fifth child. Among them, many did not know they were eligible for compensation.
Menaka Rao
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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10 years on, Andhra Adivasi women struggle for justice against anti-Naxal force accused of rape
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court is scheduled to decide whether the case against 13 Greyhounds personnel can proceed.
Ayesha Minhaz
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Firing on Madhya Pradesh farmers: Is judicial commission a sure way of burying the case?
The state has seen several such inquiries whose reports are yet to be made public or acted upon by the government.
Rakesh Dixit
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Beyond vacancies, judicial reforms in India also need to look at creating witness-friendly systems
Delhi operates special deposition courts for children and victims or witnesses for serious crimes and sexual assaults. Why haven't other states followed?
Madhav Chandavarkar
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Mothers of pesticide victims in Kasargod are still fighting and waiting for help
Sixteen years after endosulfan was banned in Kerala, authorities fail to address victims’ grievances.
TA Ameerudheen
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A day after the CJI's tears, we have a state-of-the-art, ISO certified justice department
Judicial backlog who?
Scroll Staff
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Why the backlog of over 3 crore cases in Indian courts will continue to grow
There is a shortage of judges and those in positions of power are not in a hurry to fill up the vacancies, as a controversy about the Delhi Judicial Service exam shows.
Rashme Sehgal
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Justice denied: Two charts show the enormity of the crisis of India's justice delayed system
There are more than 2.7 crore cases pending in district courts across the country and 60% of them are more than two years old.
Mayank Jain
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Argentina protests: middle class marchers move in the shadows – and on social media
Argentines have taken to the streets in their hundreds of thousands since the death of prosecutor Alberto Nisman – but for what?
Juan Pablo Ferrero, The Conversation
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Chief Justice wants to cancel long vacations for Indian courts, but lawyers aren't very keen
Getting courts to work all year could address the massive backlog of pending cases, but lawyers are concerned about how it could affect their own vacations.
Aarefa Johari
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad